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FJZ 4289

1997 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A8124,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 4289
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 122,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 23 May 2006 105,036 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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FJZ 4289 is a 1997 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 124,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJZ 4289, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJZ 4289 registered?

FJZ 4289 is a 1997 Audi A8, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is FJZ 4289 safe to buy?

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